Château de Thoiry, Thoiry

Name: Château de Thoiry
Address: Rue du Pavillon de Montreuil, Thoiry, 78770, France
Telephone: +33 1 34 87 40 67

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The Château de Thoiry is a 150-hectare castle, zoo and botanical garden that was opened to the public in 1965 in the village of Thoiry, France, with gardens and a zoological park. Located about 30 miles due west of Paris, it is best visited by automobile to take advantage of the drive-through lane. Its popularity has continued to grow—by 1974, over 280,000 visitors per year were coming to see an assortment of 1,000 wild animals. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1965 (59 years ago)Animals: 1000Species: 130Elevation: 554 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 48°51'50"N, 1°47'46"E

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Rue du Pavillon de MontreuilThoiry 78770 France

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+33 1 34 87 40 67

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Château de Thoiry – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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